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Just when you thought UBA couldn’t possibly squeeze any more ego into a single soundstage, Apple TV has gone and invited the king of the newsroom himself to the party. Jeff Daniels, the man who gave us the definitive "Why America isn't the greatest country in the world" monologue in The Newsroom , is officially joining The Morning Show Season 5 . But before you start dusting off your "Will McAvoy for President" buttons, there’s a twist that’s sure to ruffle some feathers at t

Zuri Reed is officially stepping into the designer heels of a young Tasha St. Patrick for the upcoming prequel, Power: Origins . Naturi Naughton left some massive, fiercely protective shoes to fill, but Reed, whom you might recognize from the National Treasure: Edge of History series (ironically also playing a character named Tasha) is the chosen one to show us how the queen of the St. Patrick empire earned her crown. The St. Patrick Genesis We’ve spent years watching Tasha

the news drops that Merle Dandridge is joining the cast of The Rainmaker for its second season. The Station 19 and The Last of Us veteran is stepping in as a series regular, and honestly, it’s about time this show added some real gravitas to its legal roster. Who is Amanda Vonn? Dandridge is set to play Amanda Vonn , described as a "powerhouse attorney" who likely eats junior associates for breakfast. If you’ve seen her work as Marlene or Chief Ross, you know she does "in

Dust off your red swimsuits and prepare for a very high-definition dose of nostalgia. The long-rumored reboot of Baywatch is officially moving from "fever dream" to "Fox lineup," and the latest casting news is exactly as on-the-nose as you’d expect. Brooks Nader has been cast as a series regular, ensuring that even if the writing is shallow, the aesthetic remains perfectly on-brand for the Zuma Beach shoreline. The Captain of Snark Nader, a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit veter

HBO is finally leaning into the chaos of the "sandwich generation," and they’ve recruited some serious heavy hitters to make sure the transition from prestige drama to messy comedy is as seamless as possible . S harlene Whyte , Aran Murphy , and Robbie Gee are the latest names to join the cast of Youth , the upcoming half-hour comedy series from the brilliant (and perpetually busy) Sharon Horgan . If you’ve been following Horgan’s career, you know she has a PhD in "Awkward R

Amazon MGM Studios has officially confirmed that Dempsey Bryk , our favorite rough-around-the-edges boat captain, has been promoted to a series regular for We Were Liars Season 2. For those of us still recovering from the emotional wreckage of the first season, this news is the equivalent of a cold splash of Atlantic seawater to the face: refreshing, slightly salty, and exactly what we needed. From Local Flavor to Essential Liar When we first met Ebon (Bryk) in Seaso

Because the television industry is nothing if not a recycling plant for our collective nostalgia, Fox is officially reviving the red swimsuits. That’s right, the Baywatch reboot is actually happening, and the lifeguard tower is finally starting to look occupied. The latest news from the sand confirms that Hassie Harrison and Thaddeus LaGrone have signed on as series regulars, joining Stephen Amell in a show that promises more "high-stakes rescues" and, presumably, signif

Lasagna lovers, sarcasm enthusiasts, and anyone who has ever related a little too much to a Monday-hating orange cat have reason to celebrate. Paramount+ has officially greenlit a new original animated series based on the iconic comic strip Garfield , bringing the legendary feline back to television in a brand-new 2D animated format. The upcoming series, currently titled Garfield (working title), comes from Nickelodeon Animation Studios and will feature the voice of Emmy Awa

If you’ve spent the last few years nursing a Brooklyn Nine-Nine shaped hole in your heart, CBS has some news that might finally stop the bleeding or at least provide a very stylish bandage. Melissa Fumero has officially joined the cast of the upcoming procedural Einstein, snagging the female lead opposite everyone’s favorite sweater-vest enthusiast, Matthew Gray Gubler . For those keeping track of the casting musical chairs, Fumero steps into the role of Teri, a high-strung

L-R: Eire Farrell, Asha Soetan, Orson Matthews, Serrana Su-Ling Bliss, Ethan Smith Hogwarts Has Its Students: HBO’s Casting News Proves We’re Really Doing This Grab your overpriced robes and a bottle of pumpkin juice, because HBO has officially decided which children will spend the next decade of their lives being compared to Daniel Radcliffe. In a flurry of announcements that has every millennial on the internet clutching their original Scholastic hardcovers, the Harry Potte

NBC just added a major piece to its upcoming development slate, and frankly, it’s the kind of casting news that makes the usual procedural churn feel a little more inspired. Christina Elmore—whom you likely know from her standout turns in The Girls on the Bus and Insecure is officially set to star opposite Damon Wayans Jr. in the network’s high-concept drama pilot, ‘Puzzled.’ The project centers on Mike Brink (Wayans Jr.), a former football star who trades concussions for c

In the original Squid Game universe, the VIPs were a group of gold-masked, champagne-sipping elites who watched the poor fight for their lives from the comfort of a velvet lounge. Apparently, Netflix decided it was time to strip off the masks, take away the bubbly, and see if a group of C-suite celebrities can survive a game of Red Light, Green Light without a glam squad. Enter Squid Game: The VIP Challenge , a new spin-off that proves no matter how many zeros are in your ba

Just when you thought the pilot season churn might take a nap, the casting directors of Hollywood decided to wake up and choose chaos, the good kind. If your TV diet consists of intense stares in interrogation rooms or high-stakes sprinting on sandy beaches, today is your lucky day. We’ve got some major movements in the "Latest Casting News" world that suggest the 2026–2027 season is going to be packed with familiar faces in very different places. Jon Beavers Trades ‘Paradise

The news we’ve been waiting for has finally rewound its way into reality. After years of development hell and fan-casting that mostly involved every indie actress with blue hair dye, Amazon MGM Studios has officially announced who will be stepping into the iconic hoodies of Arcadia Bay. Maisy Stella and Tatum Grace Hopkins have been cast as Chloe Price and Max Caulfield in the upcoming live-action Life Is Strange TV series. While the internet usually reacts to casting news

The casting directors of Hollywood are apparently working overtime, or perhaps they’ve just realized we’re all desperate for something to watch that doesn't involve another reality dating show set on a boat. From a Blue Bloods veteran trading police tape for pigskin to a NASA legend getting "schooled," the latest casting news is a chaotic mix of prestige drama and high-concept comedy. The Land Gets a Procedural Legend Hulu’s upcoming football drama, The Land , just scored a

Period drama just got a pulse boost. Paul Wesley is officially joining The Buccaneers for Season 3, and suddenly the corsets feel tighter and the stakes feel higher. Best known for brooding his way through supernatural romance on The Vampire Diaries and boldly going where few have gone before on Star Trek: Strange New Worlds , Wesley is trading fangs and starships for 1870s scandal. Honestly? It tracks. Apple TV confirmed that Wesley will play Frank, described as a “mysterio

If you’ve been staring at your streaming queue feeling a profound sense of emptiness, take heart: the casting gods have heard your cries. From cynical private eyes to small-town wedding wars, the television landscape is getting a major facelift. Whether you’re a die-hard fan of 30-minute comedies or a sucker for a gritty Netflix procedural, the latest casting news suggests that 2025 and 2026 are going to be very busy years for your remote control. Jake Johnson Goes Full Phil

Just when you thought it was safe to navigate the shark-infested waters of Silicon Valley without a lecture on "being twice as good to get half as much," Joe Morton has entered the chat. The Emmy-winning legend, best known for making every monologue in Scandal feel like a Shakespearean tragedy, is officially joining the cast of Cupertino , the upcoming legal drama from the minds of Robert and Michelle King. A Family Affair in the Tech Trenches Morton isn't just showing up to

Hillman Is Officially Back in Session: Jenifer Lewis and Charnele Brown Join the ‘A Different World’ Sequel Dust off your vintage flip-up glasses and start practicing your best Whitley Gilbert "Relax, Relat, Release" breathing exercises, because the Hillman College campus is officially buzzing again. After months of "will they or won’t they" speculation that felt longer than a Dwayne Wayne math lecture, Netflix has finally confirmed that the legendary Jenifer Lewis and Charn

The TV gods have spoken, and they’ve decided we aren't quite finished with the 1970s. NBC is officially revving the engine on its The Rockford Files reboot, and the casting department just dropped a major bombshell. Joining the previously announced David Boreanaz is the impeccably talented Michaela McManus, who has signed on to play the female lead and more importantly, the romantic foil to our favorite gritty protagonist. While the industry is buzzing about this high-octane